G-League import Akoldah Gak brings 6-11 size and international flair to the Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball team, adding experience and a familiar family legacy to their frontcourt
The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a commitment from 6-foot-11, 225-pound center Akoldah Gak, who spent the 2025-26 campaign with the Capital City Go-Go, the NBA G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards.
The signing, first reported Monday by On3’s Joe Tipton, brings immediate size, experience, and international pedigree to head coach Porter Moser’s roster as the program continues its rebuild in the competitive SEC.
He is the nephew of former Sooner Longar Longar.
Gak, who turns 24 before the start of next season, averaged 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and shot an efficient 62.8% from the field in 16.6 minutes per game across 23 appearances with the Go-Go.
His per-possession production stood out in limited opportunities, including a standout double-double performance earlier in the season.
The move marks a return to the collegiate ranks for the Australian native after several years navigating professional basketball Down Under and in the G League.
With one year of eligibility remaining, Gak is expected to provide immediate depth and a physical presence in the paint for a Sooners team that finished 21-16 overall and 7-11 in SEC play last year, reaching the NCAA Tournament but seeking greater consistency up front.
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, to parents who fled South Sudan, Gak’s basketball journey began in Australia. He attended St. Dominic’s College and represented Penrith in junior basketball before earning a scholarship to Blair Academy in New Jersey in 2018 through a pipeline established by NBA veteran and Blair alumnus Luol Deng.
Rather than enrolling in college immediately, Gak opted for a professional path amid the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Oct. 12, 2020, he signed a three-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League (NBL), starting as a development player before earning a full contract.
Limited minutes over three seasons with the Hawks were followed by a one-game NBL1 East appearance and summer league play with the Chicago Bulls in 2022.
In 2023, Gak signed a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans and spent the 2024 NBL1 Central season with the West Adelaide Bearcats, where he earned NBL1 Central U23 Player of the Year honors.
A knee injury sidelined him for a month in December 2024, but he rebounded by signing with the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League on March 2, 2025. That summer, he joined the Washington Wizards for the 2025 NBA Summer League, earned an invite to training camp, and ultimately landed with the Capital City Go-Go.
He also represented Australia internationally, suiting up for the men’s U-19 national team at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup and playing three games for the Australian Boomers in 2022 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
The signing carries extra resonance for Oklahoma fans: Gak’s uncle, Longar Longar, was a standout center for the Sooners in the mid-2000s. That familial tie to Norman adds a layer of personal connection as Gak joins a frontcourt that lost rotational pieces like Kuol Atak (who entered the transfer portal) and others amid roster turnover.
Oklahoma has already added transfers such as Pop Isaacs from Texas A&M, Tyler Hendricks from Utah Valley, and Khani Rooths from Louisville, while securing the return of key pieces like Derrion Reid. Gak’s arrival addresses a clear need for post depth and rim protection in Moser’s system.
At 6-11 with a 225-pound frame, Gak brings a polished skill set honed through years of pro competition. His ability to finish around the rim at a high clip, combined with mobility for a player his size, should translate well to the college game.
Scouts note his high basketball IQ and work ethic, qualities that helped him carve out a professional career after skipping the traditional NCAA route.
For a Sooners, Gak represents a low-risk, high-upside veteran addition who can contribute right away while mentoring younger bigs.
Oklahoma’s frontcourt now features a blend of returning talent, recent portal hauls, and this experienced international big.
As the transfer portal window continues and summer workouts begin, Gak’s commitment signals Moser’s aggressive approach to building a more physical and versatile roster.